[kragen]

> The more passable I became, the less experienced I was perceived by my peers. And worse, what was once thought of as confident display of technical ability is now seen as a lack of demure.

This is very valuable information, thank you. Most of us only ever have the chance to experience the situation from the vantage point of one gender. Are you in the US, or what?

[throwaway284534]

Much appreciated. I’m US based, but I travel a lot for work. It’s a blessing to have a wider perspective on gender roles, especially with so much of the journey now in the rear view mirror. AFAIK there’s no lower rung on the corporate ladder than a sad partially-baked trans person. Hormones are cheap but a remote tech job with a decent salary can make a transition affordable without jeopardizing your career, socioeconomic trends withstanding.

Sadly there are many ways to experience negative social expectations at work. Several of my formerly heavy-set colleagues have observed the perception of their competence being a result of their weight loss. Most of the cis men I know use a combination of testosterone, Ozempic, hair plugs, lifts in their shoes, etc.

I don’t blame them; Perception is everything.

[kragen]

That's interesting! What are the most notable aspects of gender-role variation you've observed across cultures as it affects your own job?